Program Overview

Law LLM

Overview

The LLM Law programme is designed to equip students with the necessary expertise to succeed in the dynamic environment of international law. The programme covers public and private international law matters with expert teaching focusing on Human Rights and Business and Commercial Law.

Course Structure

• Year 1
  • Developing and Managing Research (20 Credits) Core: This module provides students with the knowledge required to design and manage an independent research topic.
  • Dissertation or Major Law project (60 Credits) Core: This module is an independent study module where students produce a research proposal and a dissertation or portfolio of professional relevant work.
  • Legal Theory and the Common Law (20 Credits) Core: This module provides a consideration of Common Law from a domestic and international perspective.
  • International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution (40 Credits) Core: This module provides a thorough understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms and commercial law principles.
  • Human Rights Law (40 Credits) Core: This module focuses on Human Rights Law from a UK domestic and international perspective.

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification is required.
• International/EU Students: A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification is required.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £8,775 for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £15,000 for a full-time course (2025/26)

Career Prospects

Completing the LLM in Law programme equips students for a diverse range of professional roles. The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences.

Facilities

• Wheeler Reception
• Lecture Theatre CRV139
• Law Mooting Room
• Lecture Theatre CRV119
• Crime Scene House, Living Room
• Crime Scene House, Kitchen
• Crime Scene House, Bedroom